John Floyd in 1954 aboard the DeHaven

John F. Floyd, 64, of Fairmont, NC, died March 17, 1997 at his home. He was born in Robeson County on July 17, 1932, the son of the late Fulton O. and Lois Miller Floyd.

He was a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1955 on board the USS DeHaven 727 during the Korean Conflict, and he served as Quartermaster and Secretary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5455.

He was a member of Fairmont First Baptist Church and served in many areas of leadership. He was elected and ordained as a deacon in 1969. He was also director of discipleship training, Baptist brotherhood director, Sunday school adult director and teacher, member of the sanctuary choir, sound system technician, and member of several church committees